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Editorconfig Generator

Generate .editorconfig with global defaults and per-extension overrides.

About Editorconfig Generator

Editorconfig Generator creates portable formatting rules for mixed-editor teams. Set global defaults such as charset, indentation, EOL, and whitespace behavior, then add extension overrides for specific file types. The output is ready to paste into `.editorconfig` and helps reduce style churn in pull requests.

Why use Editorconfig Generator

  • Standardize editor behavior across teams
  • Reduce format-only diffs
  • Create overrides without manual syntax

How to use Editorconfig Generator

  1. Configure defaults and overrides
  2. Generate output
  3. Copy into .editorconfig

When to use Editorconfig Generator

  • Repo initialization
  • Formatting policy rollouts
  • Cross-language projects

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set different rules per extension?

Yes, override lines are supported.

What does root=true do?

It stops parent directory lookup for more configs.

Can fields be left blank in overrides?

Yes, empty override fields are skipped.

Is this compatible with IDEs?

Yes, for editors supporting EditorConfig.

Is generation local?

Yes.

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